Who you are

- Experience: 2–5 years of experience in AML, transaction monitoring, or financial crimes compliance within a cryptocurrency exchange, fintech, or traditional financial institution

- Crypto Knowledge: Strong understanding of blockchain technology, digital assets, and the specific AML risks associated with the crypto ecosystem

- Regulatory Grasp: Solid understanding of BSA/AML regulations, OFAC sanctions, and FinCEN guidance regarding virtual currency

- Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, connect the dots across different platforms, and write clear, concise investigative narratives

- Tools: Hands-on experience with blockchain analytics tools and traditional fiat transaction monitoring vendors

- Autonomy: High level of self-motivation and the ability to operate effectively in a quick-paced, 100% remote startup environment

- Bonus: Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS, or crypto-specific certifications like CCAS/Chainalysis Reactor Certification) are a strong plus

What the job involves

- As the AML/Compliance Analyst, you’ll partner with the Chief Compliance Officer of Alpaca Crypto LLC to support and execute the anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance operations for our digital asset platform

- This role is critical to mitigating risk, conducting transaction monitoring, and ensuring that Alpaca's crypto offerings operate securely and in full accordance with regulatory standards
- The Compliance Department team is 100% distributed and remote. This role will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer,



Alpaca Crypto LLC

- Transaction Monitoring: Perform daily review and disposition of transaction monitoring alerts (fiat and crypto) to identify unusual or suspicious activity

- Investigate & Report: Conduct deep-dive investigations into complex user accounts and blockchain transactions. Draft high-quality narratives and prepare/file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with appropriate regulatory bodies (e.g., FinCEN)

- Blockchain Forensics: Utilize on-chain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic) to trace cryptocurrency flows, identify high-risk wallet interactions, and assess illicit finance risks

- KYC / EDD: Assist with escalated Know Your Customer (KYC) / Know Your Business (KYB) reviews, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and OFAC sanctions screening

- Rule Tuning & Optimization: Collaborate with the CCO and compliance engineering to refine and tune transaction monitoring rules, ensuring false positives are minimized while capturing actual risks

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with customer support, engineering, and product teams to integrate compliance controls seamlessly into the Alpaca API ecosystem

Benefits

- Stock Options
- Health benefits from day 1 (internationally, this includes a stipend value to offset medical costs)

- New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500

- Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

- Work with awesome people, clients and partners from around the world

- Medical, Dental, Vision

- Supplemental health care

📌 AML/Compliance Analyst (Canada)
🏢 Alpaca
📍 Canada